EUGENE, OR – The Lane Community College Art Gallery is proud to present the exhibition, "Public Works and Private Thoughts," by sculptor and art instructor, Lee Imonen.
Imonen is a well-known Northwest sculptor with many public works throughout Oregon. This exhibit showcases work and reflections compiled from a recent sabbatical. As stated by the artist, "'Public Works and Private Thoughts' brings together two separate but related directions in my studio practice over the past decade."
In discussing both aspects for this exhibition, Imonen said, "I have begun thinking about my public sculptures as research projects; opportunities for understanding a place, material, culture or organization in a more comprehensive way. My goal is to shift the direction of public work away from sculpture that is simply placed in the public realm, to work that not only engages the public, but equally speaks of its physical, historical and cultural environment."
Regarding the intent of the pieces representing private thoughts, Imonen says, "These pieces are more intimate, often showing only a framed portion of the original object, like sculptural snapshots taken from close-up."
The show runs from February 27 to March 22. A lecture will be held Thursday, March 1, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a reception immediately following. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public. The gallery is located in building 11 on the main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue. There is no charge for admission. The Art and Applied Design Department phone number is (541) 463-5409.
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Source: Jennifer Salzman, Gallery Director, 541-463-3431, salzmanj@lanecc.edu
Media contact: John Watson, Marketing and House Manager, Music, Dance and Theatre Arts, (541) 463-5161 or watsonj@lanecc.edu